30-Minute Stovetop Maple Turkey Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Elevate your dining experience with 30-Minute Stovetop Maple Turkey Bacon Brussels Sprouts, a delightful side dish that marries the earthy taste of Brussels sprouts with the sweetness of maple syrup and the savory crunch of turkey bacon. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this quick recipe brings a burst of flavor to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- 1 tbsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 4 strips turkey bacon (diced into ½" lardons)
- ½ c pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- Ground pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes until tender but bright green. Drain and cool under cold water, then dry.
- Cook diced turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 7-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté blanched Brussels sprouts and pecans over medium-high heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle ground mustard over the mixture and deglaze with apple cider vinegar, scraping up brown bits for flavor (2-3 minutes).
- Return turkey bacon to the skillet, add maple syrup, and toss everything together for another minute until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg